Knit Lit


Dyeing Up Loose Ends (A Knitting Mystery)

 

Another knitting mystery from Maggie Sefton is here and you’ll be on the edge of your seat as you dive into this new thriller! The murder of a dear friend has the Lambspun knitting crew on full alert as they try to piece together the past and come across shocking details. What heartless person could have killed their friend? You’ll have to read to find out!

Hardcover, 272Pages, $26.00, 978-0425282540


Easy Baby Knits: Clothes, Toys, and Accessories for 0-3 Year Olds

In Easy Baby Knits, Claire Montgomerie showcases a knit collection for babies featuring baby clothes for both girls and boys, toys and accessories, all for babies up to three years old. Knit a gorgeous coat or a soft rabbit toy your child will adore. Every project is easy to follow and has plenty of photos to walk you through the process, plus there’s a Getting Started section at the beginning of the book that includes how-to directions for casting on and many basic stitches, so a beginner can work up any of these patterns.

Paperback, 128 Pages, $19.95, 978-1782493532


Easy Cable and Aran Knits: 26 Projects with a Modern Twist

Can’t get enough of that gorgeous cable stitch in your life? Easy Cable and Aran Knits is here to provide you with 26 amazing patterns created by Martin Storey, inspired by the classic Aran sweater design. This book has everything: scarves, hats, mittens — and obviously — sweaters! Are you new to the cable stitch? No worries; this book has step-by-step instructions with easy-to-follow charts that’ll help your project slide off your needles with ease.

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Paperback, 128Pages, $24.95, 978-1570768972


Easy Lace Knits: All You Need to Know to Start Knitting Lace & 20 Simply Beautiful Patterns

If you’ve been avoiding lace knitting, this is the book for you. Author Anniken Allis shows you several simple ways to knit lace to build up your lace knitting confidence before tackling more complex stitches. Many lace patterns within this book are especially easy and the result is a complex looking lace that you’ll be proud of!

Paperback, 136Pages, $24.95, 978-0811719018


Fair Isle Knitting: A Practical & Inspirational Guide

Love the look of complex Fair Isle knitting but don’t know where to begin? Let us introduce you to this incredible resource. Fair Isle Knitting: A Practical and Inspirational Guide includes 60 pattern swatches and beautiful, practical projects to test your new-found skills. By simply using two colors in each row, you can knit a mix of complex-looking patterns that are deceptively easy to make. Let author Monica Russel walk you through the process and you’ll be creating your own timeless masterpieces in no time.

Paperback, 176Pages, $17.47, 978-1782215806


Finger Knitting: Fast, Easy & Fun Scarves and Accessories to Make (Design Originals)

Whether you love it or hate it, finger knitting has seemingly taken over the internet by storm. No matter where you stand in the love-it-or-hate-it debate, this book of enticing projects is bound to get your attention. From chunky bracelets to necklaces and scarves, this collection features a variety of trendy and unique patterns that anyone can make! Just as any finger knitting tutorial states, there are no special tools required to make any of these projects. All you need is your favorite yarn, your hands and you’re ready to get started.

Paperback, 48 Pages, $9.99, 978-1574219463


First Frost: Cozy Folk Knitting

Explore the world of northern European knitting and the timeless knitting traditions of the Scandinavian, Nordic and Baltic people with First Frost: Cozy Folk Knitting by Lucinda Guy. Knit everything from full-sized garments to cozy accessories for all ages and for the home with these 20 folk-inspired patterns. Drawing from the typical garments of the northern European, these modern clothing and accessory patterns incorporate the designs and motifs into modern and everyday items for everyone.

Paperback, 128 Pages, $24.99, 978-1620333365


First Time Stranded Knitting: Step-by-Step Basics Plus 2 Projects

Stranding is a technique that involves knitting with two or more colors of yarn within a single row. It can be a tricky and intimidating process, but Lori Ihnen walks you through, step-by-step, in First Time Stranded Knitting. The book shows you how to hold your needles and yarn properly, how to gracefully handle the yarn and how to switch colors, carrying the unused yarn across the back of your project. Tips and tricks are included along with clear photos to properly show the steps. Plus, once you’ve gotten the hang of the technique, you can try out some sample patterns to practice your skills further.

Paperback, 32 Pages, $12.99, 978-1589239043